Senior Project Manager

Highway is a fintech company focused on building banking products. We have a highly motivated and skilled team with an excellent track record in finance and technology. By using the best technology and our expertise in finance and banking we have built FinTech solutions that allow our customers to embed financial services into their products. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be fully accountable for the end-to-end delivery of key strategic initiatives — from facilitating Agile ceremonies to ensuring successful deployment and stakeholder satisfaction. You’ll play a critical role in the implementation of key initiatives for our business, by effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading and coordinating teams to deliver innovative and user-friendly solutions for the Fintech industry. Responsibilities: Own the full project lifecycle, from initiation through planning, execution, and delivery to closure. Lead and mentor teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and practices. Partner with Product Managers to prioritize and groom backlogs , aligning technical and business goal s. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and continuously improve team processes. Deliver clear, timely progress reports on roadmap, team performance, and milestones to all stakeholders. Identify, assess and mitigate risks; maintain risk and issue logs and develop contingency plans. Collaborate with leads to manage product, technical, sprint, and issue backlogs. Act as main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards. establish and monitor quality processes. Enforce and maintain quality assurance processes , ensuring deliverables meet business and technical standard s. Oversee project documentation and knowledge sharing. Manage team capacity and resource planning , delegating responsibilities appropriately and ensuring workload balance. Lead, motivate, and support team members. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams. Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices for project delivery. Support additional strategic initiatives and cross-team coordination as needed by management. Qualifications: 5+ years of project management experience in IT, Software Engineering, or fintech environment. Proven track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale projects with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership, coaching, and team mentoring abilities. Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies; Scrum Master experience preferred. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to manage priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset. Experience in resource management, delegation, and team performance tracking. Solid understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project management practices. Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, and change management processes. Skilled in decision-making, operational execution, and aligning frameworks with business goals. Working Hours and Terms Working Hours: from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. accordingly. Workdays : Monday to Friday (5 working days). Hybrid Schedule : 52 days per year, equivalent to one remote workday per week. Employee Benefits We offer an inclusive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being: Health Insurance Gym Package Performance Reviews Referral Bonuses Paid Time Off: 6–8 days of paid time-off per year. Training & Development Programs Celebration Gifts Team Activities And Many More